Benoit: Look for Pats to try hurry-up against Broncos

In short, (Tebow)’s getting better as a passer but still has a long ways to go. He’s been very good against Cover 2 looks…The brilliance of Denver’s zone-option run is that it forces defenses to crowd the line of scrimmage when there’s still the threat of a pass…A smart, fundamentally-sound run-defending front seven can still stymie the zone-option. Usually, it takes two stud linebackers and two stud defensive ends…Keep in mind, the Broncos have a sound rushing attack even without the zone-option…It’s entirely possible that Tebow and the Broncos will be able to move the ball through the thin Mile High air this Sunday…The reason Tebow has not had to put together four good quarters of even semi-traditional quarterbacking during this six-game win streak is because no team has managed to jump way out in front against the Denver defense.

My only (minor) bone to pick with Benoit's take is that Chris Harris has stepped up in a big way as the nickel corner, although that likely won't be his role this week. So, revolving door/weak spot not of late, deficiency this week, a resounding yes.

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What would be awesome is if we could be the one to jump out to a lead and let the defense have a shot at seeing how it feels to play from the lead. Every game makes me nervous

Posted by NDbronco on 2011-12-14 21:09:19

The nickel corner disrespect may prove real if Goodman is out. If Wilhite plays nickel, the former Patriot may be at both an advantageous position with personal knowledge the NE offense/Brady&#8217s tendencies but a disadvantageous one since they know his weaknesses. Should be interesting who&#8217s on Welker.

As far as our offense, I think we&#8217ll need to run the ball and control it.